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How to get from Cardross to Forth by bus and train?

From Cardross to Forth by bus and train

To get from Cardross to Forth in Scotland, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SCOTRAIL train from Cardross station to Glasgow Queen Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 137 bus from St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction station to Climpy Road, Forth station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min.

154min
Train - SCOTRAIL
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 137137
Walk to Forth
Leaves from Cardross
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Cardross
  • 2
    Train - SCOTRAILSCOTRAIL
    Wait for train
    SCOTRAIL
    Edinburgh
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Glasgow Queen Street
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Glasgow Central
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Manchester Airport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Carstairs
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
    ID 61501253
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Stobwood
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Climpy Road, Forth
    ID 61501231
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Forth
    Walk to
    Forth
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Cardross to Forth
The distance between Cardross, Scotland and Forth, Scotland is approximately 63.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cardross to Forth by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Scotland – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transport stations close to Cardross

Cardross is located at Cardross, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is War Memorial, Cardross.

Bus stations close to Cardross:

  • War Memorial, Cardross
  • Golf Club, Cardross
  • Smithy Road, Cardross
Public transport stations close to Forth, Scotland

Forth is located at Forth, Scotland and the nearest public transport station is Climpy Road, Forth.

Bus stations close to Forth:

  • Climpy Road, Forth
  • Cloglands, Forth
  • Manse Road, Forth
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Cardross to Forth?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line SCOTRAIL, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct train between Cardross and Forth in Scotland?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Cardross to Forth in Scotland?

    The SCOTRAIL train line goes from Edinburgh station near Cardross to Glasgow Queen Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Glasgow Queen Street station near Forth in Scotland

  • How long does it take to travel from Cardross to Forth in Scotland by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Cardross and Forth in Scotland by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Cardross to get to Forth in Scotland?

    Get on the SCOTRAIL train from the Edinburgh station near Cardross in Scotland.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Cardross and Forth in Scotland?

    Get off the train at the Glasgow Queen Street stop, which is closest to Forth in Scotland.

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